Office employees cite the intrusion of unwanted noise as a leading factor in workplace dissatisfaction, reduced effectiveness, and higher stress. Unwanted noise typically relates to “speech privacy”, in which employees overhear loud, unwanted conversations from other people sharing the same environment. One study found that 75% of office workers are unhappy with the lack of speech privacy in their workplace.

Solution:

In open plan, focus, or collaborative spaces, the main function of the ceiling is to absorb sound that would normally bounce off the ceiling into a nearby space or cubicle and block sound from mechanicals in the plenum. Ceiling tiles with balanced acoustics, offering the ideal combination of sound absorption and sound blocking, are flexible to provide the right balance, even when employees are concentrating one minute, and collaborating the next.

In open plenum environments, where noise control can be a significantly greater challenge, consider strategically placed floating ceiling solutions such as acoustic canopies and baffles.

Challenge:

Your facility’s main reception area can set the tone for the entire design theme and personality of the building, setting expectations for visitors and business professionals. Lobbies and reception areas provide a first impression as well. In research, visitors perceived that the quality of service would be greater in waiting areas that were well-lit and warm in appearance, compared to those which were dark and cold in appearance.

Solution:

You only get one chance to make a first impression.

Office ceiling solutions with balanced acoustic performance are available in a variety of materials, styles and colours to match the look and feel of any space.

Challenge:

Like private offices, conference rooms have a need for confidentiality. Whether it's a conference call with a top client or a conversation between an employee and manager, conference rooms require the highest level of acoustical control.

Solution:

Keep conversations private in conference rooms with balanced acoustic solutions, the ideal combination of sound absorption and sound blocking. Conference rooms are also a place to have fun with design.

Challenge:

Corridors and hallways require the functionality to handle high-traffic and the design flexibility to seamlessly connect to key spaces.

Solution:

Help reduce unwanted noise coming from noisy corridors with ceiling tiles offering balanced acoustics. Select from a range of materials and styles to match the feel of any design.

Perhaps the most versatile room in your space, the cafeteria is used by employees and visitors to unwind, fuel up, and even hold ad hoc meetings. Cafeterias require the functionality of a kitchen with the comfort and style of a conference room.

Solution:

Create a space for employees to escape from the stress of the working day. Use office ceiling tiles to create a fun space to decompress and also manage office buzz.